In the novel fever 1793, Matilda Cook remained in Philadelphia while all the upperclassmen fled and she changed drastically. She was very dependent on her mother and she always needed her help. Not only did she change she stayed the same. She was still really worrisome and stressed. Matilda has always been a very caring person. In fever 1793 she cares a lot for a little girl named Nell because Nell’s mother has died from the yellow fever, so Matilda takes her on as a responsibility. For example, she carried Nell for lengths at a time. It was tiresome to Matilda. As well as being caring Matilda has been a very worrisome person. She is always alert which isn't a bad thing, but can cause anxiety. When she went into bush hill
